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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10
NOT OUT OF THE WOODS.
CARNOT SELECTS A WEAK MAN TO
MAKE HIS CABINET,
Who Gets the job Done, However-Siug.
ger Sullivan Makes Friends with the
British Heir Apparent-Scotch Home
Rulers on Ireiand-A Monument I'm
veiied at Night.

veiled at Night.
PARIS, Dec l0-Fallieres has almost COM
pleted the construction of a cabinet which,
subject to pc sibe slight notifications, will
stand as follows: Fallieres, president of the
council and minister of the interior; Rouvier,
minister of finance; Flourens, minister of
foreign affairs; Gen. Ferron, minister of
war Barley minister Of marine; Spuller,
minister of public Instruction; Baliant, min
lister of public works; Faye, minister of justice;
DontreSlne, minister of commerce., and De-
velle minister of agriculture The minister
of posts and telegraphs has not yet been deslg-
mated
The fact that there is lack Of cohesion
among the French Republican factions which
is almost hopeless is abundantly evidenced by
President CARROTS i'll success in forming
cabinet and his nomination of Fallieres to
undertake the work abandoned by Goblet
confirms the desperate straits in which
the president finds himself Fallieres is
proyerbially a weak man in respect OF
everything that combines to constitute a
statesman, and could not in any circnm-
stances command the robust respect neces-
sary to control the chamber in his capacity
as premier. He occupied the position Of
prime minister on previous occasion for
rariod of ten days, and on tie eleventh day,
while addressing the chamber completely
collapsed and came very near dying from the
effects of over-exertion and worriment, his
brain temporarily given away. 1t is
believed by many who admire the gentle
mans personal qualities that FalliereS has
| never fully recovered from that attack
and conf lently predicted that he will per-
| manently lose his mind should he again at
| tempt to fill an offics much too broad in its
| scope for his mental grasp. To men not thor
oughly imbued with the idea that the presi-
| dent is wholly ingenious, it is evident that
| Carnot is seeking weak and inoffensive
man as premier, hoping thus to control
the ministry himself, while the strong
men in the cabinet he would place in subor-
dinate positions. Such a combination would
| doubtless work well if the strong men could
be induced to submit to Carnot'a domination,
! but this seems to be farther r moved from
! possibility than even the harmonizing of the
| Republican groups, and another presiden-
tial election may be found necessary as a
means of terminating the crisis. which does
not seem to have been finally dissipated by
the peaceful election of Grevy's successor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

WHEELING, ". Va, Dec. :0.-John Flag
gerty, workman at the Wheeling Steel
plant was literally fried to a crisp Thursday
morning, the accident being one of the most
horrible ever occurring here He was en-
deavoring to pass through narrow space be-
tween the sheers and a train of rolls, when a
white-hot ipgot, suddenly showed through
the rolls, struck him and knocked him down
The hot iron was drawn slowly across him,
baking the flesh to a crisp and even rasping
it off in large chunks, exposing and b!acken-
ing the bones The attention of the employees
was attracted by the oior Of burning flesh,
and the victim was rescued in a dying con-
ditinu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. o. Senator Pal
msr is pushing with some vigor his anti-sa-
loon proposition. Friday night quite a num-
Der of senators who are in sympathy with
the work met at his residence for the pur-
pose Of comforting with Albert Griffin. CHAIR
man Of the anti-saioon Republican national
committee Of New York. Noeffort was made
to take any united or formal steps in the mat
ter, as the meeting was only intended for a
free interchange Of opinions upon the sub
L.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. TO- United Press
reporter interviewed number of representa-
tive Irish Americans Friday on their posi-
ton in the matter Of the entertainment of Jo-
seph Chamberlain by Washington society,
which was SO vigorously denounced at
meeting of Irishmen Thursday night. The
general opinion was that no insult should be
offered Chamberlain, but that such proceed
ings as Thursday nights would do good in
showing that the American people were for
home rule, fact that was likely to be OBJ
secured by the attentions paid the Britisher.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

GLASGOW, Dec 10.-The delegates of the
Scotch home rule union, who have been
making tour of Ireland, have returned, and
report that the Irish people are eager for
peace; that their demands are moderate, and
that the National league is the chief agency
for the maintenance of law and order. They
say they are convinced that the lri=h are
home rulers aud not separatists- No one in
ireland fears religious persecution The del
egates declare that the measures taken by the
present English government are ineffective
and irritate the mass of the Irish nation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec. 10.-John ]. De
laney, the l9-yeer-old young man who con-
fessed that he caused the death of Mary Jane
Cox, the pretty domestic, by supplying her
with rat poison, which she supposed was for
the purpose of relieving her trouble, was
arranged before Judge Moore Friday and
pleaded mot guilty. He seems TO have re-
GREETED his action in revealing his guilt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

appeals to congress Wi he arranged for,
and the course of action determined upon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

New YORK, Dec l0.-Dr. McGlynn
delivered lecture Thursday night I'M
der the auspices of the Irish Ma
tional league on Ireland, Its Wrongs
and Rights" He asserted the right
of the people of Ireland to the ownership of
the soil, which is necessary to their existence.
He thought an appeal to force justifiable
when necessary, but believed the policy Of
Gladstone and Parnell would be successful
in making violence uncalled for.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

ANENT the postal telegraph question
the Galveston Neaos, democratic. remarks;
That number of democratic papers are
advocating government telegraph may
be partly due to want of reflection on the
dangers of political control over such
facility of communication. With sdem-
ocratic administration at Washington the
writers may not think of this as they
would do il Mr.. Blaine or any other re.
publican we're in the white house.
Quoting Senator Cullom's alsrmist stste-
ment that business secrets are now at the
mercy of the man who controls the tele-
graph, the Chicago Times makes some
sensible comments upon the subject.
There must always be men, either Official
or unofficial, who will have power to read
messages sent over the lines. The tele>
graph in the "hands of the people" IL
pretty idea. 1t may be put in the hands
of elected agents, They as men will be
men, and may abuse their trust as much
rs any officers OF a corporation. POLLS
cal motives would always be present to
officials. Business motives might also
be complicated with these PEG.
pie like Senator CullOm appear
to see nothing which is alter
native. They note a fact and call for
change, though the change would be hut
a jump from the fryIng pan into the fire.
The government is trusted TO carry lets
tiers. To trust it with control over the
telegraph would be to give the party in
Office power equivalent to opening let
ters and reading them. One OF the
strongest objections to a change from
private to political management of the
telegraph is the fact that whereas cor =
porstion can be sued and its officers can
be indicted rs criminals when they are
known to be guilty, the government, on
the contrary. cannot be sued like cor.
poratiOn, in the state courts, and Official
acts are rarely to be made the ground OF
Indictment except at the instance of the
party in power. which has the records,
the most important evidence in its hands,
and is always disposed in eras of corrup-
tion to shield its own creatures in their
misdeeds. The democrats who favor q
government telegraph do not appear to
have studied the political any more than
the real business aspects of the proposed
departure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

Thomas Thompson, corner of Brady
and Third streets, Davenport, has q fine
display of beautiful albums in plush. art
lists proof etchlngs, Christmas cards and
novelties, and a magnificent stock of
books. comprising all the late novelties
Tor Juveniles, as well as the more stand
ard works for grown people, all of which
is being sold at prices to please. and he
wants the people of Rock Island to give
him call and look over his stock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Dec. lo-After num-
Der of weeks spent in the investigation of
the causes which led to the Chats worth train
wreck the Illinois railroad and warehouse
commission has submitted to Governor Ogles-
by a report stating that, in their opinion, the
train would not have been destroyed il the
bridge had not burned before the train
reached it" They found no evidence to
show that the burning was the work of an in.
cendiary, but held that the railroad is cen.
surable for neglect in failing to inspect the
condition of the track and bridges in advance
of the train They say that the poor finan'
cial condition of the road does not relieve i,
of the responsibility.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10
A Prize of BOO. 600

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the clutches of that dread monster, Con-
sumption, and wins back health and hap,
piness, is far more fortunate. The
chances of winning 100000 are small,
but every consumptive may be absolutely
sure of recovery, if he takes Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery in time. For
all scrofulous diseases Consumption is
one of them) it is an unfailing remedy
All druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 10-The national
council Of administration of the G. A. R
concluded its session here Friday afternoon,
fixing the time for the next national encamp-
ment on Sept. ~ lSSS. The proposition to
take it away from Columbus received no sup
port The monument to Gen. Grant, to be
built at Washington by the order, was dis
cussed, and a resolution adopted that it
should COS. not less than $50, 900, and lie
modest in appearance but substantial and
IL,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10
FERRY FIRED UPON.
The French Statesman Shot and
Badly Wounded.
wild Excitement in PARIS ifieuity
Experienced in Obtaining Direct
Particulars.

PARIS. Dec. 10.-Jules Ferry was shot
this morning while walking in the lobby
of the chamber of deputies Three shots
were fired, and the great statesman is Sc
riously wounded The widest excite.
ment imaginable prevails in and around
the chamber. It is impossible tc get in
formation as yet about the assassin or
his motives.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

PrTTsBURG Pa, Dec. l0.-President Smith,
of the American Flint Glass workers. has is
sued orders for the suspension of work in the
red tableware factories, to take effect Satur-
day evening. The men will remain out until
the Objectionable rules for the government of
factories presented by the manufacturers
have been modified. Representatives of the
workingmen will meet here to prepare an
answer to the code of rules. 1t will probably
be determined to fight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10
CONDENSED NEWS.

Armstrong Rros & Co., o. Glas gov, the
largest iron operators i'll Srotianl, have
failed
The Toledo Oh company, which has been
running in opposition TO the STANDARD, has
sold out to the latter for Sl0000O.
big law suit is threatened over the pho
nograph between Edison, the inventor of the
instrument, and Dr. Bell, who improved it
SO that it could he used.
At banquet in st. Petersburg Thursday
night the car offered toast to the health of
the Emperor William, and the band played
the Prtissian national anthem.
Mr. Randall is said to be preparing bill
providing for reduction of the revenue to
the extent of $4,000, 90, which will be di-
vided about equally between the tariff and
internal taxes.
August Lester, of Bucks county, Pennsyl-
vania, who was sentenced recently to long
term i'll the penitentiary for shooting his wife,
committed suicide in his cell Thursday night
by hanging himself with towel
At their receut meeting in New York city
the manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes
favored a trust patterned after the one
formed by the Standard Oil company. All
the companies, large and small, which have
| not already joined the new organization, are
expected to do so.
The reduction in freight rates to Missouri
river points made by the managers of west
ern roads did not extend to lumber Word
was received in Chicago Friday that the Al
| ton road proposes to make the same cut on
this as on other commodities, aud CONF citing
lines will be forced to follow it example
Benjlmin Rush Plumley, one of the early
| Abolitionists and an ass ociate of Garrison
and Phillips, died at Galveston, Tex, Fri.
| day, aged Il years The death is announced
at ST. Paul, MINI, of Springer Harbaugh
| one of the two original directors Of the
Union Pacific railway appointed by Presi
| dent Lincoln
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

quiet among the strikers Friday. Three COM
panies of militia arrived Friday morning.
New men were put to work, the strikers not
offering to interfere. The presence of soldiery
seemed to have a soothing effect upon the
turbulent spirits of the Hungarians and Fins
No further trouble is anticipated. One COM
papy of militia were sent back home.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

LIMERICK, Dec 10-The memorial statue
Of the Manchester Martyrs" was unveiled
Friday night, advantage having been taken
of the night and the circumstance of the fu-
neral of member of the local branch of the
National league to perform the ceremony in
terrupted fortnight ago. DR.. Mclnnerney
presided The police were taken by sur
prise and learned of the affair only short
time before it was concluded, but did not in
terfere with the proceeding.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

LONDON, Dec. 10 John l. Sullivan's in
PRODUCTION to the prince of Wales at fenc-
ing school in Cleveland row. Friday after
noon, was a great triumph for the American
fighter, and the source of much pleasure to
his royal highness. The prince unreservedly
expressed his surprise and admiration at the
big fellows wonderful physique and clever
ness with his hands, and the latter returned
the compliment by intimating to the prince
that he was his friend.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10
The Carnes-McAuliffe Stakes.

BosroN. Dec. l0.-The stakes in the Car
ney- McAuliife fight have been returned.
Friday morning in the Office of a sporting
paper here Capt. A. W. Cook, acting for
Carney's hackers, received the g., $50 posted
by them Jimmy Colviile, representing the
McAuliffe hackers received the s., 900 post
ed by them in the afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec i0-Word has
reached here that the kuklux in Smith coun-
ty, who whipped four men Monday night,
and had fight with Tollgate Keeper Jones
at Riddleton, raided that section again
Thursday night, whipped two colored men
almost to death, and burned Jones house
The citizens are organizing A regular war
Ia apticipatAd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec, ia meeting
of the American Fishery union was held here
Friday forenoon, and all representative
owners of fishing vessels were present The
meeting was called to consider the best course
to adopt in the interest of the fisheries.
President Steele spoke of the PRESIDENTS mes
sage, and said the most we have to fear is
the house of representatives Resolutions were
adopted which, after stating that the fish
cry question is not understood, declare that
the fishery interest only asks equal protection
of the government with other industries; that
no commission is desired, but that the United
States government should define our rights
on the high seas and in foreign ports and the
meaning of treaties already in existence and
then maintain those definitions; that we do
not want 10 fish in Canadian waters, nor are
dependent upon Canada for any favors, but
desire the government to give US our COM
mercial rights therein as it shall define them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

CONCORD, Mass, Dec lo.-While Mr.. Au-
gustus p. Chamberlain, in company with his
wife, was attending fair Thursday even
ing his residence was visited by burglars, and
articles to the value of sl2,O0O or SIS, 900
uara takau
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

HuNrINGBURG, Ind, Dec. 10 The "White
Caps" of Crawford county, Indiana, COM
mitted dastardly outrage Thursday night
at English A gang of them took an inof-
fensive old German named Kaesch, beat him
nearly to death, and threw him into the
creek, leaving him for dead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

PORTLAND, Me. Dec l0-Dr Thompson,
who is attending Governor Bodwell, said Fri
day night that the governor slept considera-
BILE Thursday night and had comparatively
comfortable day. His case is considered as
hopefui as any time since his illness began.
DR.. Thompson says no opiates have been
given Gov ernor BodweIl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

NEW YORK, Dee IL. -Speaking of the
presidents message Mr.. George says: mir.
Cleveland endeavors to avoid the stigma of
free trade, and much of his argument is il
logical and confused, but it is nevertheless an
argument for free trade and against protec-
ton. Mr.. Cleveland recognized the newt
able issue that is before the country, and has
not shirksd it He has come to the point
where the road forks, ami has
ranged himself on the side OF free trade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

BERLIN, Dec l0.-fhe rev military bill
requires Germans in the second class of the
land wehr to remain liable to service until
they have completed their 18th year, after
which time they are allowed unrestricted
liberty, and may emigrate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

Topeka, Kan, Dse. lo.-A party Of men
near Beare City chasei gang of twelve
horse thieves iuto the Panhandle, where they
cornered them, killing three with Winchest-
ers. This rids that part OF the country of a
desperate gang of horsethieves and cut
threats. A relative of Bob Farnsworth, the
deperado, was among the party and received
a bullet in his thigh, Several of the men
that were chasing the thieves also received
wounds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

BERLIN, Dec lot is reliably stated that
the physicians who conducted the examine
ton of the diseased part of tho crown princes
throat have not as reported changed their
original opinions regarding the nature Of
malady The statement that any of them
entertain optimistic views with regard to the
ultimate recovery of the patient is entirely
without foundation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

NEW York, Dec. 10-Application was
made to Judge Lawrence Friday in the su-
preme court for the admission to bail Of Jo-
ham Most, in whose case an appeal has been
taken from the judgment Of the court of gen.
eral sessions. The application was granted,
and Most was released on 5000 bail, Mrs.
Ida Hoffman becoming his surety.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

A Demand Tor EUO, UUU ACres OF Lahu.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec l0.-Secretary
Lamar has rendered decision that deprives
the Union Pacific Railroad company of about
200, 900 acres of land southwest of Denver,
Cole. The land has been patented to the
railroad, and the comm ssioner of the general
land office is directed to demand the land,
and in case of refusal to request the attorney
general 10 bring suit to recover the land.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Dec. l0-The Wash
ington dispatch published in several western
newspapers Thursday, and quoting The New
York Times editorial charging Col Villas
with direct connection, through brother,
with the alleged California redwood land
frauds embodies serious error of The
Times The Joseph Viles who was pur-
chaser Of redwood lands is not only not a
brother of Col Villas, but bears no relation
whatever to him The name is spelled diff
ferentiy. This Joseph Niles is a wealthy
lumberman, whose home is at Augusta, this
county and who is now in Humboldt coun-
ty, Cal, where he is watching his redwood
purchases
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

NEW YORK, Dec TO- Jake Sharps condi-
tion is said to be very precarious His at
tending physician stated Friday that he
would not be surprised to hear Of his death
at any moment. at is only question of a
short time" he continued, ~when he must
pass away He is very weak, and able to
move about but little"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

lation 10 the political
fortunes of Mr.. Blaine
in that section, one Of
the objects of which is
to consider the propri-
ETY. of securing a Re-
publican protectionist
morning newspaper in
Chicago, which shall
advocate Mr.. Blajne's
nomination for the
presidency; and so it is
reported that J. y.
Clsrkson, of Iowa, Of
The Ia, Moipaa Roeie-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

Il wish l had been born a Rottentot, 4"
be said most bitterly. Then I'd live in
warm climate and not be vexed out of my
life with colds" We gently led him to
corner shop and presented him with a
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. We
are good Samaritsns, we are.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

CHICAGO, Dec. lO.-The architects of the
great Auditorium building, now in process Of
erection in this city. say that the spacious
hall in which the national Republican con-
vsntion is to be held next June, will beyond
any doubt be in readiness by that time, The
hall will accommodate at least 10, 900 peple.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

Moscow, Dee. l0-The students Of the
university attacked the government inspector
and Kissed the rector of the institution Fri
day. A detachment of Cossacks were sum
moned, who queiled the riot and arrested
hundreds Of students. The delinqueats will
probably be expelled.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

in the ears. sometimes roaring, buzzing
sound are caused by catarrh, that ex-
ceedingly disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss of smell or hearing also
esult from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
he great blood purifier, is a peculiarly
'uccessful remedy for this disease, which
1t cures by purifying the blood. II you
ufier from catarrh, try Hoods Sarsaps-
lila the macmillan medicine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-10

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Dec. 10. An appeal
has been made TO the Dominion government
for the relief of the suffering inhabitants of
the Cumberland district north of Saskatche-
wan 1t is said they are stricken with in
fuenza and meazles, and the district is almost
depopulated